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    Why the final Niners play was definitely NOT holding

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    I find it hilarious the 49ers are complaining about an iffy non-called pass intereference penalty when the reason they likely got to the super Bowl in the first place was because they themselves got away with an absolutely blatant pass interefence penalty against the Falcons on a 4th and 4 play deep inside the red zone at the end of their game.

     

    The 49ers LB held Julio Jones virtually the entire time as he ran across the middle of the field, then literally tackled him before the ball got there, causing an incomplete pass. Yet, they have the nerve to complain about a totally iffy call to begin with? Talk about hypocrites.

    Agree but we're talkng about a play-by-play basis. Crabtree got held. End of story. Flag has to be thrown.

    I don't like U2, but....

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    U2 is one of the few bands since 1980 that have had much staying power. Loved them from the first album, back when they were considered a "punk" band.

     

    In '81, they were promoting the first album Boy (and maybe October too). Saw them at the live rock club Uncle Sam's, on Walden Ave in Cheektowaga. Nobody gave a crap about them and I couldn't find anyone who wanted to go with me so I went alone. I knew then they were going to be HUGE.

     

    Both U2 and myself are still rocking out 32 years later.

     

    They played Uncle Sam's in '80. I believe that was the night John Lennon was shot.

    Bills players lack drive

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    I just read this on SI.com about Sterling Moore and his pass breakup on Lee Evans in last Years AFC Championship. I think it relates to this thread.

     

     

     

    Moore's play, to many, was the quintessential example of the Patriots way of playing. You play until the whistle, until the play is over, you never give up on a play, and you don't take anything for granted.

    "Honestly, it might sound cliche', but they teach it that way in New England,'' Moore said. "It's never stop hustling, just do the little things, and play to the whistle. We had a drill that we used to do at the end of practice with the receivers where we were just literally playing their hands. We don't look back for the ball as a DB, it's just when their hands go up we try to break through their hands. And that's what came up late in that game, with the game and the season on the line. For me, it was the only time throughout the season that situation came up. That moment was the only chance I had to do that all season.''

    Bills players lack drive

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    Like any successful business, it all starts at the top and then runs through every level of the organization. A sound plan is put into place, quality people are hired and then trusted to do their jobs. The model is tweaked and upgraded over time to adjust to the changing landscape. It's all about the culture created from the top. It's an attitude and a shared vision. I know everyone hates the Pats but you must respect the fact that they do not accept losing, ever. We've all seen the Bills play not to lose for years and all that attitude does is get you beat.

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